Which place is cheaper, Santiago or Granada?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Granada and Santiago. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.
Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Granada is $40, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $141. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Granada and Santiago in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
Prices for flights to both Santiago and Granada change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Granada and Santiago, we can see that Santiago is more expensive. And not only is Granada much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Granada is in Central America and Santiago is in South America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Granada would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Granada and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago than you might in Granada.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Granada Expensive? and Is Santiago Expensive?.
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Granada and Santiago, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Santiago has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Granada experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Santiago and Granada are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
In July, Granada is generally a little warmer than Santiagoin January. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 27°C (81°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
It's quite rainy in Granada. In July, Granada usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Granada gets 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Santiago and Granada during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Granada is much warmer than Santiago in the autumn. The daily temperature in Granada averages around 27°C (81°F) in October, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Granada. Granada usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Granada gets 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Granada and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
In the winter, Granada is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the winter temperatures in Granada in January average around 26°C (79°F), and Santiago averages at about 9°C (48°F)in July.
In January, Granada usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Granada gets 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Granada as well as Santiago. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Granada is generally much warmer than Santiagoin October. Daily temperatures in Granada average around 29°C (84°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
Granada usually gets less rain in April than Santiagoin October. Granada gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Granada | Santiago | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |